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The family wishes to thank all o f the caregivers who helped our Aunt during her illness.
The Brookdale Assistant Living Facility Staff
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought o f us that day; W hatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so m uch...
W hatever the part. ~ T he F amily

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CULM / June 7, 1922 ~ January 25, 2010
Services M onday February 1, 2010
11:00 A.M. Elim Baptist Church U9 M ount Auburn Street - Augusta, CL

MRS. CHRISTINE LAURA DENT SWINT TIMMONS of Brookdale Assisted Living, 326 Boy Scout Road, Augusta, Georgia entered into rest Monday, January 25, 2010 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.
Chris, as she was affectionately called, was born into a Christian family in the family home on June 7, 1922, Augusta, Georgia to the late Mr. Chester and Mrs. Sarah Dent. Her only sibling, Dorothy Dent Bowman preceded her in death.
This "Sand Hill" girl graduated from Weed Elementary School, Paine High School and Paine College. She earned a Master of Education degree in Education from New York University.
At an early age, she became a faithful, trustworthy, dependable member of Elim Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia. Her spiritual journey was a testament of her perseverance and dedication. She remained an active member until her death.
In 1949, she married Joe Swint. This marriage ended upon his death in 1970.
Christine was a career educator in Georgia. She began her profession with the Washington County Board of Education in Sandersville, Georgia. The majority of her career life was spent in Augusta where she taught at Weed and Tutt Elementary Schools. She retired from William Robinson Elementary School. She loved being a teacher and embedded herself in this calling. She constantly sought to ensure that all students learned, set goals, and worked toward the achievement of their goals.
She married Joe Timmons in 1971 and remained married until his death in 1986.
Christine had an effervescent personality and a beautiful dimpled smile that could light a room. She was the life of the party radiating cheer to all that were within her sphere. Her smile was contagious and her positive outlook on life, a lesson in living. Her love and spirit and nomjudgmental attitude endeared her to her large circle of intergenerational friends. She enjoyed entertaining her friends and everyone who knew her enjoyed being in her presence. She was happiest surrounded by family and friends.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving and devoted niece, Denyse Bowman James and her husband, Elias James of Brooklyn, New York; a caring and concerned nephew, Theodore Bowman Jr. of Augusta, Georgia; a treasured goddaughter, Janice Riley of Atlanta, Georgia; other relatives and a vast circle of friends.

D eath is necessary to remind us o f how precious life is. Death is necessary to slow us down from our fast daily life
and make us appreciate all that is in front o f us.
D eath is necessary to remind us to enjoy life
and spend more time with our fam ily and friends. Death is necessary to make us forget what we are m ad or arguing about
and make us hold hands and express our love for each other. D eath is necessary to remind us that life is not everlasting. T hat we need to live it to the fullest without allowing anything to stop us from
accomplishing our goals and dream s.
D eath is necessary to stop us from putting off what we need today for tomorrow. Death is necessary to stop our loved ones from suffering in pain, so that their spirit can live in G od's kingdom in peace. Death is necessary to feel sad because we m iss our loved ones.
B u t, with sadness, we begin to smile and remember the good times we had together. Remember their laughter, their words o f wisdom, their dislikes, their special cologne
or perfum e, their unique style o f clothing, their funny walk or hand gestures and even their special sleeping position.
B ut m ost o f all, D eath is necessary to remind us to express our love to our fam ily and friends
everyday before it's too late.
(Author Unknown)